Existing comment:
James Coe: "The most considerable person at the Grand Caymanas":
James Coe bought Pedro St. James from his brother-in-law, William Eden II, in 1800.
Self-described as a "mariner," English-born James Goodchild Coe was one of the "principle inhabitants" of Grand Cayman. He served at different times as magistrate, public recorder, militia captain, and "chief officer" (also known as "custos"). In 1824 he was described by the Governor of Jamaica as "the most considerable person at the Grand Caymanas." Coe owned Pedro Castle for approximately 20 years, before he sold it back to the Eden family. He probably carried out some of his public duties here. |